The hurt locker
Wenger said earlier this year that he would make an announcement about his future before the end of the season, but he has repeatedly ducked opportunities to reveal his intentions.
Asked why his personal situation had not been resolved, he replied: “I don’t know.”
Pressed as to when exactly he felt the uncertainty about his future had affected his players, he said: “It’s a good question. I cannot give you the answer today. I will give you an answer one day. But not today.”
The 67-year-old would only say say his future would be sorted out “soon”.
Wenger suggested his decision not to take part in the post-match lap of appreciation had been influenced by fears of a negative reaction from fans.
“The players, they have been disturbed enough,” he said.
“I was out there, to show respect, but I wanted the players to have the quiet lap of honour they deserved.”
Wenger also said Arsenal’s supporters’ protests against shareholder Stan Kroenke – who was repeatedly told to “get out of our club” – were misplaced.
“I think you respect everybody in life. I respect Stan (Kroenke) a lot,” Wenger said.
“He is not at fault if we did not reach the Champions League... It is the technical department who is responsible for that. I don’t see what he has to do with that.” – AFP